19 November 2024,   01:38
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"Processes around Rustavi 2 is an attempt to crush the opposition voice," - Senator John McCain made remarks in an exclusive interview with the Voice of America.

"I am deeply concerned by the fact that the Supreme Court decision`s on " Rustavi2 looks like an attempt to crush the opposition voice restrict flexible, open and pluralistic media , "- said the Senator .

Senator also added that he believed in the importance of free media in building democracy.

"As I have said in the past, because I strongly believe that a free and open press is one of the main pillars for development of democracy and iis most important for any successful democracy," - McCain says.

In addition, he calls on the government to "maintain a pluralistic media environment in order to enable that everyone`s voice is heard in Georgia.

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